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GEMS: 12-Step Meeting Shares, Notes and Thoughts
Are you seeking a powerful and transformative resource for recovery? Look no further than GEMS, 12-Step Meeting Shares, Notes and Thoughts. This collection of compelling essays offers a unique perspective on the 12-Step Program, providing invaluable tools to enhance your spiritual maintenance toolkit.
With a perfect blend of humor and wisdom, each essay delves deep into the heart of 12-Step recovery, offering profound insights that will engage and provoke your mind and heart. As you read, you'll discover the transformative power of these spiritual teachings, gaining a new understanding of yourself and your journey towards healing.
GEMS stands out from other recovery resources with its practical and meaningful approach to serious spiritual issues. The author expertly frames these topics, ensuring that you can apply the lessons learned to your own life. Whether you're just starting your recovery journey or have been on the path for years, this book will provide you with the guidance and support you need.
As the first of three compilations of short essays on spiritual growth and development in the 12-Step tradition, this book is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration. Dive into the world of recovery meetings, engaging conversations, and anecdotes that will leave you both entertained and enlightened.
Comparable to other popular recovery books, such as "The Big Book" and "Twenty-Four Hours a Day," GEMS offers a fresh perspective and a wealth of new insights. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the 12-Step Program and enhance their recovery journey.
Don't miss out on this transformative resource. Add GEMS to your collection today and embark on a journey of healing and growth.
“These gems could easily be used as a Manual for Life ... Use them in your private meditation time, or discuss them at your group meeting and the richness of this work will keep you focused on your recovery journey.”
—John Rook PhD
“... a little gem that has earned a spot by my comfy morning chair, where I sip my coffee and adjust my attitude for another day.”
—Ray Baker M.D.Author, Recovery Coaching, Knowledge and Skills
With a perfect blend of humor and wisdom, each essay delves deep into the heart of 12-Step recovery, offering profound insights that will engage and provoke your mind and heart. As you read, you'll discover the transformative power of these spiritual teachings, gaining a new understanding of yourself and your journey towards healing.
GEMS stands out from other recovery resources with its practical and meaningful approach to serious spiritual issues. The author expertly frames these topics, ensuring that you can apply the lessons learned to your own life. Whether you're just starting your recovery journey or have been on the path for years, this book will provide you with the guidance and support you need.
As the first of three compilations of short essays on spiritual growth and development in the 12-Step tradition, this book is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration. Dive into the world of recovery meetings, engaging conversations, and anecdotes that will leave you both entertained and enlightened.
Comparable to other popular recovery books, such as "The Big Book" and "Twenty-Four Hours a Day," GEMS offers a fresh perspective and a wealth of new insights. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the 12-Step Program and enhance their recovery journey.
Don't miss out on this transformative resource. Add GEMS to your collection today and embark on a journey of healing and growth.
“These gems could easily be used as a Manual for Life ... Use them in your private meditation time, or discuss them at your group meeting and the richness of this work will keep you focused on your recovery journey.”
—John Rook PhD
“... a little gem that has earned a spot by my comfy morning chair, where I sip my coffee and adjust my attitude for another day.”
—Ray Baker M.D.Author, Recovery Coaching, Knowledge and Skills
224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2019
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About the author
Andy C.
5 books3 followersAndy C was born in Port Arthur, Ontario. He graduated from Lakehead University with a Commerce and Finance Degree and then completed a Law Degree at the University of Toronto.
He sobered up in his third year of law school, November 3, 1977. Since then, he has completed over 46 years of continuous sobriety.
He moved to Calgary. He married his wife Doreen, and they have two children.
For Andy, not drinking was the first spiritual awakening. He’s been blessed with subsequent spiritual awakenings as the results of the practice of the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Andy has been instrumental in the foundation and ongoing growth of Simon House in Calgary. He was also a leader in the creation and management of the Alberta Lawyers’ Assist Program, assisting lawyers in crisis, often with booze and alcohol. He is currently a Trustee for the International Lawyers in AA. Andy is involved in 12-step work. He has sponsored and sponsors.
Andy has written four books on Recovery, meditations and reflections on spiritual growth.
He sobered up in his third year of law school, November 3, 1977. Since then, he has completed over 46 years of continuous sobriety.
He moved to Calgary. He married his wife Doreen, and they have two children.
For Andy, not drinking was the first spiritual awakening. He’s been blessed with subsequent spiritual awakenings as the results of the practice of the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Andy has been instrumental in the foundation and ongoing growth of Simon House in Calgary. He was also a leader in the creation and management of the Alberta Lawyers’ Assist Program, assisting lawyers in crisis, often with booze and alcohol. He is currently a Trustee for the International Lawyers in AA. Andy is involved in 12-step work. He has sponsored and sponsors.
Andy has written four books on Recovery, meditations and reflections on spiritual growth.
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